Head of Business Development - Korea

About the role

Amrita FMCG District is looking for a senior business development leader to attract Korean food and FMCG manufacturers, investors and strategic partners to its FMCG and Food Processing Park in Cambodia. The role reports to the General Manager and covers Korea-market development, guiding investors from first contact through commercial negotiations to establishment in Cambodia.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Korea-market strategy for investor and tenant acquisition.
• Build and manage a qualified pipeline of Korean manufacturers, investors and strategic partners.
• Lead investor outreach, presentations, site visits, proposals, negotiations and deal closure.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop commercial and facility solutions and support tenant onboarding.
• Build relationships with Korean companies, industry associations, investment agencies and other institutional partners.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in senior commercial, business development, general management or investment roles.
• Experience in food processing, FMCG manufacturing, industrial parks, SEZs, industrial real estate, cross-border investment or a related field.
• Proven success in investor attraction, industrial leasing or comparable commercial transactions, with strong negotiation and deal-closing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; an MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Cambodia or Southeast Asia experience is highly desirable; Khmer or Chinese proficiency is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong Korean industry networks and a deep understanding of Korean business culture.
• Native Korean speaker with advanced business English.

Compensation is based on experience, professional network and demonstrated commercial track record. Applications are sent by email with the subject line "Application - Head of Business Development - Korea".